Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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